A licence to conduct activities in the Suwalki Special Economic Zone entitles its holder to use public aid. The exemption from income tax is a form of the public aid. Such an exemption is valid in consecutive years until the moment the company recovers 50% of the value of capital investment made by the entrepreneur. The companies from Small and Medium Businesses sector are entitled to recover 60% and 70% of capital investment.
If the costs of opening a business amount, for example, to PLN 5 million, the investor will gain even PLN 3.5 million thanks to exemption from income tax. By investing in the Suwalki Special Economic Zone you can also obtain individual tax reductions in local taxes.
Other important merits of the Zone, which should decide about locating your production company here, are:

• Attractive location
The location of the Zone in the region which performs the function of a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe opens huge possibilities for the entrepreneur to come into being in the receptive eastern markets.

• Industrial areas prepared for starting business activities
The land offered for sale, equipped in complete technical infrastructure, is sold with the right of ownership. Competitive prices can be negotiated. The land is divided according to the needs of investors. The Suwalki Special Economic Zone’s land has local plans for spatial management.

• Qualified workforce
While conducting their business activities the entrepreneurs may take advantage of the potential of young, well-educated workforce. The costs of labour are among the lowest in the country. Proper professional preparation is ensured by higher, secondary and vocational schools.
While conducting their business activities the entrepreneurs can make use of the potential of young, well-educated workforce. The costs of labour are among the lowest in the country

• Enormous possibilities for cooperation
In the Suwalki Special Economic Zone there are enterprises functioning in various fields which are open to cooperation.

• Developed business-related infrastructure
Numerous banks, insurance companies, legal and financial counselling offices, etc. have their branches in this region. Developed tourist facilities are another strong point of the region.

• Friendly local government
The development of enterprise is a priority for the local authorities. Local government offices create a friendly climate for investors.

• Professional and kind service for investors
The employees of the SSEZ J.S.C.give entrepreneurs full and professional assistance at every stage of the enterprise implementation.